Cavett Elementary School

cavettes.tusd1.org

227 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cavett Elementary School, located in Tucson, Arizona, serves the Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) community. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern educational tools, Cavett strives to prepare its diverse student body for future success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Cavett Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong school community. The school encourages active involvement from families and works to create a welcoming atmosphere that supports the holistic development of children. Through various classroom initiatives and a focus on essential life skills, the faculty and staff at Cavett work to cultivate a safe, engaging, and collaborative environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive.

227

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cavett Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	192
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
192 (84.6%)
Black
12 (5.3%)
White
11 (4.8%)
American Indian
6 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Tucson Unified District (4403)
Phone:	(520)225-1300
Website:	http://cavettes.tusd1.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 43